The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-06
ABOUT PLAYS AND PLAYERS
A Variety of Unusually Fine Attrac-
lions at the Theaters This Week.
What the Public May Expect to See and Hear
Gossip About Well-Known Stage People
General Dramatic Notes.

julius Schnitser. who wrote the Hbretto for
the "Gypsy Baron, !" based the incident upon a
work By Moritz Jokay, the famous Hungarian
poet. and tells a romantic story, blended with
humor, of the life of the Magyar gypsy of the
last century. The opera is divided into three
acts. all. by the way, sumptuously placed upon
the stage. The first the cziRany, or gypsy
campment, then a ruined castle, and finally
scene in the outskirts of Vienna where tho
Hungarian troops are seen returning in triumph
from the war. A necessary factor to the opera
is the grand march in the last act by forty
shspely female hussars Musically the ''Gypsy
Baron" is among the most beautiful of the
works of the Vienna waltz king The solos
and duets are above works of the comic-opera
order, ana the choruses are reminiscent and
characteristic OF the great Strauss The opera
will be produced by the Conried Opera Company
at the Grand Opera house on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, and also at a matinee
on Wednesday of this week, and there is already
a large advance sale for the engagement. The
company Is the largest and most talented OF all
the loperatic organizations, and produces the
opera with much elaboration.
Sprightly little Vernona Jarbeau who will be
most pleasantly recalled for her exceedingly
clever work of the prime dome of the
Duff Opera Company. comes to the Grand Op-
era-house the last three nights OF this week, and
presents musical comedy called Starlight"
that is said to afford Miss Jarbeau splendid OBJ
portunity for the display of her versatility. The
story, in brief, tells the tale of an Italian pc as
ant girl. who while tending her goats, is over
heard singing by an American traveller, who
takes her to America and converts her into
prima donna with considerable satisfaction to
himself, and the accumulation of shekels for
them both. The interest to an audience. how
ever does not lie SO much In the story as in its
telling, and the opportunities for the exhibition
of incidental cleverness is described being
made the most of by the people employed in the
H.. r:NL N:
are well-known in this city. both socially and
professionally. 1t includes among others, Will
S Rising. Richard F. Carroll, Harry Standish,
Harry Mcdowell, Edwin Fl. Carroll Annie
Sutt erland Lillian Elma. Bessie Cleveland.
Eloise Mortimer. Hattie Harvey, and May Stew
art.
Joan of Arc" with Miss Maud Banks as the
Maid of Orleans, will be the attraction at Eng
lish's the first three nights of This week. Miss
Banks is the daughter Of Gen. Nathaniel P.
Banks, and her success on the stage has been
fession less than two years. but in that time has
already attained a reputation a talented and
forcible actress. Last year she appeared in rep
ertoire of widely varying parts, with much sue
cess, and her present.season has been evenI more
successful She is spoken OF as lady
of very striking personal appearance. a fine
stage presence, excellent ability and much
Her play is said to be a most e1-
celiens portrayal of the character of the wonder
full warrior maiden" Ut is given an elaborate
scenic production. some of the notable scenes
being the illuminated Cathedral at Rheims, the
battle of Orleans. moonlight view of the battle
field and the final scene and the burning at the
stake. Miss Banks has good company and there
will be advance in prices for her engagement.
Miss Laura E. Dainty, who was we'll known
throughout the country several years ago as
very entertaining dramatic reader. will be the
attraction at the Museum all this week. Men
day. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after
Moons and evenings she will appear in the come
dy drama "a Mountain Pink" At both per-
formances on Friday ''Fauchon" will be given,
and on Saturday Little Barefoot" Since Miss
Dainty has adopted the stages she has achieved
the reputation of being a clever and attractive
actress A week of comedy at the Museum will
be relief from the sensational plays that
have been running there.